A jury today convicted Abelino Nunez of attempted first-degree murder with personal use and
discharge of a weapon allegations found true. Nunez was also convicted of assault with a
semiautomatic pistol, felony evading an officer with wanton disregard for public safety, hit and
run, driving under the influence, bribery of a public official, and being a felon in possession of a
handgun.

On December 16, 2013, Nunez was escorted out of the La Cabana Bar by security
because he was intoxicated and tried to start a fight. Nunez got into his car and pulled up to the
front of the bar, where he motioned to the bouncer to come closer to his car. Nunez then fired
several shots.

The bouncer dove behind a rock wall to avoid being hit. One bullet entered the
bar and another became embedded in a rock wall where the victim dove.

When police officers
responded to the scene, a witness pointed out Nunez’s car. Officers pursued Nunez and a high
speed chase ensued.

Nunez reached speeds in excess of 90 MPH, running multiple red lights and
stop signs, and driving in the opposite lane of traffic before crashing into a parked truck. Nunez
took off on foot, but was quickly detained.

A test of his blood alcohol revealed that he was two
and a half times above the legal limit. Nunez then offered one of the officers up to $25,000 if she
would let him go.

Nunez faces a maximum potential sentence of 31 years, 4 months to life in prison. Sentencing is
set for October 21, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in Department 11 before Judge Trena Burger-Plavan.